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Valve's new Steam Controller is the best gamepad I've used, but it stops being one when you close Steam
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I cut my Windows boot time in half by running one simple command, and you can too
Whether it's breaking news about the latest AMD NPUs or creating video tutorials on social media platforms, Jasmine…
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I made my own Perplexity locally, and the only thing I lost was the monthly bill
He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, and MakeTechEasier. Anurag’s always pumped about tech and…
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A BIOS update silently killed my RAM performance, and I didn't notice for two years
Since 2017, his work has appeared on MakeUseOf, Android Police, OSXDaily, Beebom, and more. He served as the Senior…
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I switched to Proton Pass and realized password managers were doing it wrong the whole time
His work has been featured on platforms like CNET, Yahoo, Xfinity, and many other outlets. When not typing away, he…
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4 Discord settings I always change to free up GPU resources while gaming
Since 2017, his work has appeared on MakeUseOf, Android Police, OSXDaily, Beebom, and more. He served as the Senior…
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As a developer, I always thought vibe coding was overhyped - until I actually tried it
After that, he shifted his focus to empowering readers through informative and engaging content on his tech blog –…
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I tested Cursor, Antigravity, and Devin, but VS Code caught up while I wasn't looking
Over the last decade he's written hundreds of articles about Linux configuration, troubleshooting weird problems, and…
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Jellyfin became so much better after I installed this profile plugin
He holds an undergraduate degree in English, a Master's degree in English with a focus on professional writing and…
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It took one weekend to make my gaming PC dramatically quieter without spending a penny
Samarveer holds a deep appreciation of gaming, and considers the platform to be the most immersive and impactful…
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Gemma 4 E2B proves Raspberry Pi-sized LLMs don't have to be terrible anymore
When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with his head stuck inside a PC or tinkering with a server…
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I changed one DNS setting on my router, and my smart home stopped acting possessed
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This one free open-source tool replaced three paid apps I'd used for years
After that, he shifted his focus to empowering readers through informative and engaging content on his tech blog –…
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The quiet Rust migration reshaping Linux from the inside out — and why it matters for security
He holds an undergraduate degree in English, a Master's degree in English with a focus on professional writing and…
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GDDR7 pricing is holding the 50-Super series hostage, and it just cost me my next upgrade
Even while working full-time, he continued contributing as an editor-at-large, a role he has held for more than 7…
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That innocent-looking game on your smart TV might be quietly routing someone else's internet traffic through your home
He holds an undergraduate degree in English, a Master's degree in English with a focus on professional writing and…
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This $50 ESP32 fridge magnet takes voice notes, but the best part is the app platform underneath
The reTerminal Sticky is a $50 ESP32-based smart sticky note that can take voice notes and has a companion app. It…
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I'm finally ditching Google Chrome for an open-source browser, and its AI does what Chrome can't
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Windows 11's system requirements killed my old laptop — so I made it a home server instead
He has loved computers since he got the Lenovo G570 in 2012. Abhishek holds a master's degree in computer applications…
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The best network upgrade I ever made wasn't a new router
When he's not working on a new article, you can find him with his head stuck inside a PC or tinkering with a server…
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GNOME's extension problem is worse than you think, and it's why I switched to KDE
The article discusses the reliance on GNOME extensions and how their fragility can affect user experience. The author…
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This AMD Strix Halo mini PC generates 3D models, images, and speech without touching the cloud
He's covered everything from Apple to apps and crowdfunding and loves getting to the bottom of complicated topics. In…
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Your phone clings to the weak upstairs Wi-Fi, and your router has a setting to make it let go
Whether it's breaking news about the latest AMD NPUs or creating video tutorials on social media platforms, Jasmine…
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I'm running AI on my NAS at 5 tokens per second, and it's surprisingly useful
Jeff tested running AI inference on his UGREEN DXP4800 Pro NAS using only the CPU, installing Ollama and Open WebUI.…
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I replaced the thermal paste on a five-year-old CPU, and got back performance I didn't know I'd lost
The author repasted a five‑year‑old Ryzen 9 5900X after noticing elevated temperatures and reduced boost clocks. Using…
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I replaced Adobe Acrobat with Stirling PDF, but the real cost wasn't what I expected
He is the founder of TechLatest, where he has spent years providing technical analysis on hardware and Windows…
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This musical string-plucking robot can play a physical guitar for you, and more instruments are on the way
After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found…
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Linux's market share in North America has breached 10% for the first time, says StatCounter
After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found…
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I found Android Auto’s smartest feature hiding in plain sight, and it completely changed my drives
The article describes how linking Spotify to Google Gemini enhances voice control in Android Auto. It explains that…
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3D printer upgrades are a trap, and I wasted months learning this
He holds an undergraduate degree in English, a Master's degree in English with a focus on professional writing and…
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The most powerful open-source model of the year just dropped, and you still can't run it at home
Moonshot released Kimi K3, an open‑weight model with 2.8 trillion parameters that rivals leading closed‑source AI…
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Your phone's Bluetooth chip is already a presence sensor — Home Assistant just needs the right key
He has written news, features, and gadget reviews for national technology media publications. His passion is to help…
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You should deep clean your Windows PC every year to keep it running smoothly — here's how I do it
Regular maintenance of a Windows PC helps maintain performance and longevity. The author recommends an annual deep…
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I spent a $1000+ on a Windows handheld, but Sunshine made it obsolete
Tinkering with his own build at age 10 turned into building PCs for friends and family, fostering a passion that would…
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I tested 7 local LLMs on my NAS for smart home automation, and only one didn't fall apart
He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, and MakeTechEasier. Anurag’s always pumped about tech and…
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Ring charges $20 a month for features that come free on a $40 Tapo doorbell
By Jasmine Mannan Published Aug 1, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT Jasmine is Software and PC Hardware Author at XDA with years of…
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I paired a local LLM with Obsidian on my phone, and it's the productivity boost I didn't expect
Their expertise lies at the crossroads of technology and creativity, covering areas like photography, video editing,…
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Over half of PC gamers are still on 1080p in 2026, and the reason isn't the monitors
Even while working full-time, he continued contributing as an editor-at-large, a role he has held for more than 7…
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I used Lossless Scaling on retro emulators, and it fixed the one thing emulation couldn't solve
I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always happy to talk about. It can…
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AstrOS, a distro that combines the best of Arch, COSMIC, and immutability, enters beta
After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found…
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Windows has been quietly wearing out your SSD, and the fix takes one setting
Even while working full-time, he continued contributing as an editor-at-large, a role he has held for more than 7…
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Despite price hikes, PS5s "are more affordable" than high-end gaming PCs, says Sony's CFO
After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found…
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AMD promised AM5 support until 2029, and the memory crisis might not let it stop there
AMD has promised to support the AM5 platform until 2029, which is a longer period than initially expected. The…
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I moved half my work to Haiku + Sonnet and couldn't tell the difference for most of it
The author previously relied on Anthropic's Opus model for all AI tasks, assuming its superior capabilities were…
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After five years of work, these ESP32 robots you can program in real time are ready for you to build
After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found…
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I replaced Lightroom with an open-source alternative, and Adobe's subscription suddenly felt pointless
I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always happy to talk about. Open-source…
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I finally found a productivity tool my non-technical friends will actually use
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Pokémon Red's most brutal obstacle isn't a gym leader — it's a doorway that broke my AI
He's covered everything from Apple to apps and crowdfunding and loves getting to the bottom of complicated topics. In…
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I turned my old phone into a bedside retro gaming console, and it's the best use I’ve found for it
He's covered everything from Apple to apps and crowdfunding and loves getting to the bottom of complicated topics. In…
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The best self-hosted apps are the ones you build yourself; it's why I stopped searching for perfect software
He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him inside a chassis somewhere.…
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